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Ice is one of the most crucial aspects of any food service. It cools, refreshes, and preserves. From the kitchen to the dining room, this...

Ice–the ever-versatile luxury that Americans know and love. It’s so specifically us and is so deeply ingrained into our everyday life,...

When it comes to big purchases, new does not always equal better! From cars to ice machines, buying used is a wonderful alternative to...

Coffee. Java. Cuppa joe. There is nearly an infinite number of ways to describe the very thing that runs our world from the second the...

Accessorize, accessorize. Who doesn’t love accessories? Well, ditch the clutch, because we have something wayyyyy cooler (get it?). We...

Winter. Cold. Ice. Icemaker. Cold. Ice. Sounds like a good match, right? Wrong! Although it may seem ironic, cold winter temperatures can...

Flake ice–it has our hearts here at Tri-Point. If you had the chance to tune in earlier this week, you got to find out what exactly flake...

Flake ice may not be on your radar–but it should be! Although not the typical ice one would choose to accompany a sweet tea or tall glass...

We get it–it’s hot. And what better on a blisteringly hot summer’s day than an ice-cold refreshment? Whether you’re sipping on a sweet...

Everything has a life, including your ice machine. Is yours a hand-me-down? Perhaps it has some tasteful wood-paneled features? If you...

In today’s ever-diverse market, you’ve got a plethora of options to choose from–even for commercial ice machines! If you’re in the market...

Your ice machine is a temperamental piece of equipment: it follows a strict set of rules, and it is picky. Stray from what your machine...

As we experience a sweltering, record-breaking Texas July packed full of heat waves, ice may be fresh on the mind. Not only is it cold,...

Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize–a word that has pinballed around in our heads for years. Of course, sanitation has always been important,...

We are often asked for our opinion on what the best equipment is from walk-in coolers to ice machines. After years of working on all...

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Check out this quick video about how long your ice maker SHOULD last, when properly maintained. Please let us know what you think in the...

So, you’ve cracked open your ice maker only to discover that your evaporators are bent and bowed, which is, unfortunately, not a great...

Austin area ice machine owners! Do you know how dirty your ice machine is? The first time I cleaned an ice machine there was a solar...

Let’s talk caps and comps; capillary tubes and compressors, that is. In the refrigeration world, cap(illary) tubes and compressors are...